Trojan War (2015)

Not every story has a happy ending

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When Pete Carroll took over the football program at USC after the 2000 season, the once-great Trojans were under siege. But thanks to his football knowledge, upbeat personality and recruiting skills, Southern Cal was soon back atop the college football world as home attendance skyrocketed, Carson Palmer, Matt Leinart and Reggie Bush won Heismans and the Trojans put together a 34-game winning streak. As it would be later discovered, though, the program was committing sins that would result in lost scholarships, victories and one of those Heismans. But those revelations didn’t come until after the national championship game in the 2006 Rose Bowl between USC and the University of Texas. Featuring interviews with Carroll, Leinart and others inside the USC program at the time, “Trojan War” looks at Carroll’s nine-year USC reign through the prism of that game, considered one of the greatest in college football history. It was also the beginning of the end.

Director: Aaron Rahsaan Thomas
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 78 min
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Cast

Editing: Mario Díaz
Production: ESPN Films, ESPN
Country: United States of America
Language: English
Original Language: en

Keywords

american football, sports documentary, southern california, usc, college sports, college american football

Trailer

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Trojan War about?
When Pete Carroll took over the football program at USC after the 2000 season, the once-great Trojans were under siege. But thanks to his football knowledge, upbeat personality and recruiting skills, Southern Cal was soon back atop the college football world as home attendance skyrocketed, Carson Palmer, Matt Leinart and Reggie Bush won Heismans and the Trojans put together a 34-game winning streak. As it would be later discovered, though, the program was committing sins that would result in lost scholarships, victories and one of those Heismans. But those revelations didn’t come until after the national championship game in the 2006 Rose Bowl between USC and the University of Texas. Featuring interviews with Carroll, Leinart and others inside the USC program at the time, “Trojan War” looks at Carroll’s nine-year USC reign through the prism of that game, considered one of the greatest in college football history. It was also the beginning of the end.
Who directed Trojan War?
Trojan War was directed by Aaron Rahsaan Thomas.
Who stars in Trojan War?
Trojan War stars Michael B. Jordan, Pete Carroll, Snoop Dogg, Matt Leinart, John Singleton, Reggie Bush.
How long is Trojan War?
Trojan War has a runtime of 1h 18m (78 minutes).
What genre is Trojan War?
Trojan War is a Documentary film.
Where was Trojan War produced?
Trojan War was produced in United States of America.